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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 370.38 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 370.38 and 102.62 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 370.38 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/370.38 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 370.38 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 38,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,008.40/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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